Drew Polly

Drew Polly is a Professor in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also serves as Program Director of the Elementary Math Graduate Certificate, MAT Coordinator, and Ph.D ELED Coordinator. His research focuses on supporting pre-service and in-service teachers in designing learner-centered tasks and integrating technology into mathematics education. He leads projects funded by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, such as the APLUS initiative, which trains K-2 teachers in formative assessment practices. His work emphasizes the interplay between mathematical tasks, technology, and student understanding.

• Education Background: Not explicitly stated in text.

Current projects include exploring mathematical task design and technology integration in mathematics teaching. Past projects include the Content Development for Investigations (CoDe-I) program, which engaged over 400 teachers in professional development.

No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. His grants include a state-wide Mathematics Science Partnership project. He coordinates multiple academic programs, including the Elementary Education strand of the PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his work involves collaborative projects with school districts and professional development networks.